Formal Specialty Definition
Clinical Psychology is a general practice and health service provider specialty in professional psychology. Clinical Psychologists assess, diagnose, predict, prevent and treat psychopathology, mental disorders, and other individual or group problems to improve behavior adjustment, adaptation, personal effectiveness and satisfaction.
Overview of Organization and Goals
Clinical Psychology SpecialtyPresentation 2023
Bylaws
Clinical Psychology Specialty Council
Levels of Specialty Training
Specialty training is offered at the doctoral as well as at the postdoctoral level.
Specialty Board Certification
Board Certification in Clinical Psychology is available through the American Board of Clinical Psychology, which is a Specialty Board of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP).
Sources of Specialty Recognition
- APA/CRSPPP recognition
- ABPP recognition
Clinical Psychology Specialty Council Membership
- American Board of Clinical Psychology
- Council of University Directors of Clinical Psychology
- National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology
- Society of Clinical Psychology, Division 12, APA
Clinical Psychology Specialty Council Related Web Links
- American Board of Clinical Psychology
- Council of University Directors of Clinical Psychology
- National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology
- Society of Clinical Psychology/Division 12, APA
- Clinical Psychology specialty recognition by the Commission for the Recognition of Specialties and Proficiencies in Professional Psychology